Why bother with nice printed fabrics when no-one will see them, right? 
 
There are a couple of reasons why I add a layer of organic cotton jersey to the bottom of the pads. For a start there may be more than one menstruator in your household so it's nice to know you can identify your pads when they emerge from the washing machine. Along with the uniquely shaped design and two poppers, this layer of fabric also helps to keep the pad in place which is vitally important and hard to do without glue!
 
Besides, your pads have been skilfully designed and lovingly made, and they should be beautiful and treasured just as much as any other favourite piece of underwear.